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California to mandate teaching women's history?
In Seneca Falls,17-year-old Annie tells us, "knowing your history gives you courage." Yet the majority of schools in the U.S. still don't teach about the women's rights movement that began there.
But good news! At our suggestion, the California Women Suffrage Centennial Committee is seeking a legislator to sponsor a bill requiring teaching women's history in the state's schools. If they succeed, California will join Illinois, Florida, and Louisiana – states that have passed laws requiring teaching women’s history in K–12 classrooms.
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Hearing about Nigeria and oil politics and power from you reminds me of the solo play, "Tings Dey Happen" - written and performed by an American, Dan Hoyle. Have you heard of it? There are videos on YouTube from the play and also interviews with Dan online. He spent a year over in your country on a Fulbright scholarship and wrote the play which is told through more than 20 characters, some Nigerian, some from other countries. What an eye-opener for the west.
It would be great if you would like to post a blog about Lavender Pearl, or just about the prevalence of sexual favors in Nigeria and how that affects you as a man. I think people would find your point of view fascinating to hear. And if you haven't read it yet, check out Niki Naseer's blog "A Muslim Woman Speaks Out" here on our blog posts. It's great to meet you.
What a wonderful surprise to learn that you have joined our conversation. Welcome! Wondering how you found beyond seneca falls all the way in Nigeria. Looking forward to hearing your thoughts about gender roles and how to achieve a more just and healthy world. All the best, Louise Vance